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Lemoncello

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 168 hrs
Total Time 168 hrs 35 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Calories: 120
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Dietary: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Description

A classic Italian lemon liqueur made by steeping lemon rinds in high-proof vodka for seven days, then combining with a simple syrup. Best served ice-cold from the freezer.

Ingredients
  • 10 Lemons
  • 1 liter 100-proof vodka or Everclear
  • 1 ½ liters Water
  • 3 lbs. Sugar
Instructions
  1. 1
    1. Wash lemons thoroughly with a vegetable brush and hot water. Pat dry.
  2. 2
    2. Using a potato peeler, remove all lemon rinds, avoiding the white pith.
  3. 3
    3. Place rind peelings in a large container with the alcohol. Cover and let sit for 7 days.
  4. 4
    4. On day 8, strain the peels from the alcohol and discard the peels.
  5. 5
    5. In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes to make a simple syrup.
  6. 6
    6. Allow simple syrup to cool completely to room temperature.
  7. 7
    7. Combine cooled syrup with the infused alcohol. Stir well.
  8. 8
    8. Bottle and store in the freezer. Serve ice-cold.
Note

The longer the rinds steep, the more intense the lemon flavor. 10–14 days produces an even bolder result.

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